4 Things You Probably Never Considered About Owning A Motorcycle

With iconic road movies such as ‘easy rider’ and popular TV shows like the recently finished ‘Sons of Anarchy’, it’s no wonder why so many people think that owning a motorcycle is glamorous, thrilling, exciting, and invigorating. Whilst owning a motorcycle CAN be all of those things, more often than not, motorcycle ownership isn’t all glitz and glamour. Here are 4 things very few people ever consider about owning a motorcycle.

 Spiders may be a serious issue – If you happen to keep your motorcycle outdoors for prolonged periods of time, then there’s a very strong chance that various bugs and insects, including spiders, are going to want to set up new homes under the various nooks and crannies found all over your cycle. Every morning you should probably get used to dusting spiders webs off from your mirrors, under and around the seat, and various other parts of your motorcycle. If you have a fear of spiders, this is certainly worth considering, especially if you face the prospect of a spider deciding to crawl out of its hiding place a few inches from your face as you bomb down a highway, which could potentially cause an accident.

 Customising your bike is cheaper than you realised – If you’re not happy with how your bike looks or handles, the good news is that you can actually customise it for far less than you may have realised. If you ride a bagger for instance, you can easily and affordably source custom baggers parts for your motorcycle, especially if you browse the aftermarket. By going with aftermarket bagger custom parts, you can find the best bagger parts for Harley bikes, Yamahas, Hondas, and everything else for that matter. Custom Baggers parts can give your bike that trademark bagger look you always wanted, without the shocking price tag that often goes with custom bagger parts from OEM dealers and suppliers.

The wind isn’t the only thing you’ll be feeling on your face – Ever noticed how car windshields are often splattered with the remains of tiny, and sometimes not so tiny bugs and various other insects and creepy crawlies? Well, as not all motorcycles have protective windshields, and not all helmets completely protect the face, there’s a good chance that you’re going to be pelted in the face by various bugs and flying insects as you make your way down the open road. Sometimes you barely notice, but other times, especially with large insects, they can really hurt, not to mention the bug guts you may have to wipe off your face. It’s a good idea to ride with a pack of wet wipes, just to be safe.

Winter sucks for bikers – Ok, you probably did consider this last example, but you probably didn’t realise just how bad the winter actually sucks for bikers. If you live in slightly warmer states or parts of the world then it’s not that bad, but if you live in parts of the country, and indeed the world, where the winters are notoriously bitter, your bike will have to hibernate until the summer. The cold is absolutely bitter, no matter how many layers you wear, and as for the roads themselves, well, they can potentially become death traps, even if you are careful when riding. Simply put, cold winters and bikers simply do not mix.

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